Cat visits owner's grave every day, leaves gifts

A 3-year-old cat from Northern Italy has been visiting his owner's grave for the past year, leaving small presents.

Toldo's owner, Iozzelli Renzo, died on September 22, 2011 aged 71, but the black-and-white feline has been leaving gifts such as leaves, twigs, plastic cups and paper towels daily ever since.

The cat reportedly followed the coffin from the house to the cemetery on the day of Renzo's funeral, and was seen there the day after.

Renzo's widow Ada explained to Corriere Fiorentino: "We went to the cemetery with my daughter and found a sprig of acacia on the grave. I immediately thought it was the cat, but my daughter was convinced that I was just in a very emotional state."

She added: "Even today, I went to the cemetery with Toldo. On the way back, someone I know told me the cat had already been there early this morning."

Ada stated that her late husband shared a strong bond with the cat after adopting him from a cat colony when he was a few months old.

"My husband was very affectionate with him," she said. "Renzo loved animals. It's almost as if Toldo would be grateful.